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For instance, as I'm sitting here writing an article - just on a whim - I threw on the streamer an old Queensryche album and suddenly not only am I transported back to high school, but I'm reminded just how much influence this particular album had over those years and some of my resultant music taste.

I had that happen a few years ago when I listened to Pearl Jam's Ten for the first time in years. Not only did the memories come back, but it occurred to me that I never realized how good of an album that is.

I felt similarly when I listened to Yes' Tales from Topographic Oceans recently. Everytime I cue that one up, its the sort of music I will never mentally master, I will always just sort of listen to in awe, and a sort of pleasant, admiring confusion.

Tonight though, its "Very Yes" from the Rubber Band's "Live in Louisville 1978". Phelps "Catfish" Collins passed away a few days ago, and the obvious but still somewhat raw realization that all my musical heroes are getting up in age and not too long from departure, is quite poignant.